Doctoral student in chemistry

Örebro University is currently offering research study opportunities on the doctoral programme in chemistry. For the successful candidate, the programme will conclude with the award of the Degree of Licentiate in Chemistry. The start date of the programme is in the spring of 2020.

The PhD candidate will participate in a project with a focus on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) to develop strategies for comprehensive characterization of PFAS in combination with cost-effective techniques for remediation of contaminated water. Specific tasks include i) developing and refining analytical methods to measure novel and previously overlooked PFAS in contaminated water; ii) conducting lab-scale experiments and pilot scale study to evaluate selected remediation techniques for removing PFAS in water; and iii) evaluation of ways of handling PFAS waste from the remediation techniques. The successful candidate should demonstrate knowledge in organic analytical chemistry and have interest in mass spectrometric analysis and multivariate statistics. Experience with sample preparation, sorption batch experiment, total oxidizable precursor (TOP) assay or relevant oxidation process, thermolysis experiment, SFC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, LC-Q-TOF, and combustion ion chromatography analyses, as well as working in an interdisciplinary research environment and holding a valid Swedish or EU/EEA driving licence are valuable merits.

Online information
Information on admission to the programme, application form, the general syllabus for the subject, the Regulations Handbook, and other information can be found on Örebro University’s webpage for research student information: www.oru.se. You can find information about ”How to apply for admission to doctoral studies” below.

For more information on the programme and the post, please contact Leo Yeung leo.yeung@oru.se or Head of Unit Mattias Bäckström, mattias.backstrom@oru.se.

Örebro University actively pursues an equal work environment and values the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

The programme
The successful candidate is offered a place on the research study programme concluding with the Degree of Licentiate. The programme comprises 120 credits, which corresponds to two years of full-time study. Extensions to the study period are granted for instance to compensate for any sick leave and parental leave.

Information on programme content and organisation can be found in the general syllabus for the subject.

Doctoral studentships
The position is offered as a full-time doctoral studentship for the duration of the study programme. Duties such as teaching, administration and research other than the student’s own thesis project may be included, however with no more than 20 per cent of a full-time post. To compensate for time spent on such duties, extensions to the programme length and funding period will be granted. More information on doctoral studentships, part-time studies and part-time doctoral studentships can be found in the Regulations Handbook. The initial salary for a doctoral studentship is 27 200 SEK per month.

Application
To apply for the position, visit https://www.oru.se/english/working-at-orebro-university/jobs-and-vacancies/